Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
12% cheaper
Fort Worth is 12% more affordable than Asheville. A $75,000 salary in Asheville is equivalent to $65,972 in Fort Worth.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: North Carolina salaries · Texas salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Asheville has a housing index of 120 while Fort Worth sits at 87 (national average = 100). The median home in Asheville costs $360,000 compared to $270,000 in Fort Worth, a difference of $90,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Asheville versus $1,400 in Fort Worth.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Asheville scores 103 while Fort Worth scores 96. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Asheville (106) are higher than Fort Worth (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Asheville is $48,534 compared to $62,187 in Fort Worth. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Fort Worth.
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